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Retired Priest Charged In Deadly Hit-And-Run Accident Dies At 74

The retired priest accused of striking and killing one teacher and injuring another in a hit-and-run accident as they were leaving a parish Christmas party has died.

Ulta Beauty Lays Off 'Meaningful' Share Of Staffers Amid Pandemic

The Bolingbrook-based beauty retailer laid off employees Tuesday to reset the "corporate cost structure," spokesperson Eileen Ziesemer said.

Lightfoot Says Restaurants Should Reopen As Quickly As Possible

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot will tell the governor it's time to talk about reopening bars and restaurants to bring gatherings out of "shadows."

New Coronavirus Strain May Be Dominant In U.S.: Illinois Researchers

Calling it "home-grown and widespread," researchers said the strain may be more contagious and already comprise around half of U.S. cases.

Man Charged In Double Homicide Of Suburban Couple

A parolee is accused of murdering a husband and wife in their garage after they returned home from work last month.

Rep. Chris Welch Succeeds Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan

The west suburban Democrat became the first Black speaker in the 202-year history of the Illinois House of Representatives.

$1M Bail For Man Accused Of Severely Injuring 2-Month-Old

The baby was airlifted to a trauma center.

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